Note: Current CIPM designees are eligible for CIPM II certification by attending updated course work.

The Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM) Program, presented by the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection, offers an intensive, full day workshop with subjects directly related to management of cultural property protection.  Each session addresses current issues and best practices in problem solving realistic dilemmas.   Ask previous attendees...you won't find better programs dealing with critical subject matter, presented by leading experts in their respective fields.  And...you walk away with a nationally recognized certification, following completion of these important courses and a written exam.

Screening/Hiring/Firing/Training - PLUS Selecting Contract Security - thoroughly covers the process of selecting proprietary personnel, considerations for properly handling the termination process, and "how to" steps in selecting contract services.

Making Patrols Work for You - If you're not getting results, it's a MANAGEMENT issue.  We'll show you what patrols should be doing, the best practices in patrol operations, and how to step up your patrol functions.

Guard Force Management & Officer Training: Contract and Proprietary - Covers the basic requirements for litigation avoidance, training and retention, and positive skills in leadership to enhance performance and loyalty.

Legal Considerations & Litigation Avoidance: Staying Out of Court - Those issues most often causing concerns for security operations are defined in layman's terms, with requirements for maintaining a proper security operation.

Physical Security: Where You Need to be with Technology - Leading edge technology for cultural properties, how to select reliable vendors, policies and procedures for maintaining sophisticated systems.

Preventing Workplace Violence & Active Shooter in the Workplace - Regardless of what you call it, you don't need it in your house.   Best methods of prevention, awareness and training issues.

Critical Steps in Fire Protection - Still the greatest threat, some very critical considerations for protecting valuable collections and historic sites.

Emergency Management Planning: Incident Command, Response, Coordination - Putting together a valuable plan, including the conduct of hands-on exercises.

Protecting Assets & Collections - Sound preventive measures work.  Institutions need to determine vulnerabilities, as well as strengths, and plan accordingly.  We’ll discuss sound prevention measures and practical steps for protection of assets from a variety of threats.